Chard Swimming Club were in action at the weekend again, with swimmers competing at the SW Regional short course Championships at Millfield, and also the West Dorset Christmas Meet at Bridport.

Forty-three swimmers aged between 9-16 took part in events at the West Dorset Meet, which itself was a test of endurance with events spread over three sessions and not finishing until 9.30pm! Chard swimmers turned in some great performances, gaining 49 top- three medal positions; 15 golds, 12 silvers and 27 bronze.

Hannah Pullinger, 15, was awarded the Top Girl at the meet, winning six gold medals and a silver, and achieving five South West Regional Qualifying times. Meanwhile, at Millfield, Jake Hallam (15) achieved six SW qualifying times and three top-eight positions, Abi Dare (14) achieved four , Ben Fowler (15) achieved three, Tessa Down (14) achieved two, and Lauren Harrison (14) one.

At West Dorset golds went to: Hannah Pullinger 50 and 100 freestyle, 50 and 100 breaststroke, 100 I/M, 50 backstroke, Melissa Hanson, 14, 100m freestyle and freestyle, Joe Spurway, 14, 100 freestyle, Jamie Pullinger, 13, 100 backstroke, Oliver Bilbie, 13, 50m backstroke and 50m freestyle, Tamsin Edge, 11, 50 breaststroke, Megan Herbert, 9, 50 breaststroke, Xanthe Dyer, 9, 50 butterfly.

Silvers were awarded to: Jamie Pullinger: 50 breaststroke and 100 freestyle; Tamsin Edge: 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke; Abi Bonning, 11, 100 I/M and 50 freestyle; Hannah Pullinger: 100 backstroke; Joe Spurway: 50 freestyle; Oliver Bilbie: 100 Individual Medley; Ryan Adair, 11, 100 butterfly; Jay Kindred, 14, 100 breaststroke; Leo Kindred , 10, 100 breaststroke,

Bronzes went to: Jamie Pullinger: 50 backstroke, 50 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 I/M, Joe Spurway: 50 and 100 backstroke, 100 I/M, Jamie Spiller, 16, 50 freestyle and 50 backstroke; Jess Mathieson, 14, 50 breaststroke and 50 freestyle; Lauren Harrison: 100 butterfly; Melissa Hanson: 50 backstroke; Nathan Roberts, 14, 50 butterfly; Oliver Bilbie: 50 butterfly, Iain Ross, 12, 100 freestyle; Leo Kindred: 50 breaststroke; Oliver Bright, 9, 50 breaststroke; Leo Bonning, 9, 100 I/M; Xanthe Dyer: 100 I/M, Michael Moulding, 9, 50 butterfly; Joss Copeman, 9, 50 freestyle.

Other swimmers taking part and achieving many personal best times were: Billy Uppard, 15, Alex Phillips, 14, Lauren Real, 14, Mollie Simpson, 13, Lauren van den Barselaar, 13, Paul Harrison, 13, Daniella Edge, 12, Susan Ross, 12, Ella Harvey,12, Hope Horsfield , 12, Florence Swan, 12, Ben Greenslade, 11, Liam Mathieson, 11, Somer Horsfield, 11, Jess Fowler, 10, India Woodhams, 10, Simon Davis, 10, Henry Taswell, 10, Jess Patch, 10, Helen Underwood, 9, Daisy Brett, 9.

?Meanwhile Club Swimmers of the Month for November were Susan Ross, 12, who gained her very first Regional Qualifying time in the 100 backstroke, and Oliver Bright, 9, who gained the most progress points during the month in competitions and time-trials.

?The club is always looking for new members age 7 upwards; anyone interested in joining the club can go along for a free trial - check out the web-site www.chardswimming.org.uk